The local chapter of the Michael J. Fox Foundation will hold a two-part "Kickin' Parkinson's'' event in Covington to raise awareness and money toward finding a cure to the disease of the central nervous system. The event features a race on Sept. 19 and a pre-race party on Sept. 18 at Stone Creek Club and Spa.

Organizers hope to raise $100,000 to help the fight against Parkinson's and want to draw support from both the north and south shores. The founder of the New Orleans area chapter is local businessman and former state Rep. Quentin Dastugue, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease five years ago.

The pre-race patron party will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Sept. 18 at Stone Creek and will feature live music from the Bucktown All-Stars and a silent auction. Tickets are $100 per person.

The twilight run will be held Sept. 19 at 6:15 p.m. and will offer both a 1-mile and 5K route. The cost for those who register before race day is $10 for ages 16 and under and $25 for adults. Early registrants will receive a t-shirt and a race number that will allow entry to a post-race pool party that will last until 9 p.m. The purchase of a ticket to the patron party includes entry to the race.

The race will begin at Stone Creek, 1201 Ochnser Blvd. More detailed information about registration can be found on their website and Facebook page (www.kickinparkinsons.com).

The website features a video of Dastugue, founder of the New Orleans chapter of Team Fox, the Michael J. Fox Foundation's grassroots community fundraising program. Its members include thousands of people worldwide who generate funds and awareness for Parkinson's disease research, according to a news release. All funds raised through Team Fox go directly to the foundation to advance its mission to accelerate the delivery of life-changing treatments, and ultimately, a cure to the disease.